I am a licensed Extra Class Amateur Radio Operator and have handheld radios for the Amateur bands. There are occasions when it is handy to have handheld radios in the Family Radio Service because they don’t require a license to operate.My GoTo choice for handheld FRS radios has been Motorola. So, I am evaluating this G2pro+ against my Motorola T470 FRS handhelds (See images). Interestingly, the G2pro+ and the T470 are priced about the same. My bottom line is that the G2pro+ is every bit as capable as the T470!Physically, as you can see in the images, the two radios are essentially the same size in all dimensions. The G2pro+ is 0.06” thicker than the T470, 0.14” wider, and 0.06” shorter than the T470. The G m = 2pro+ is about 0.6” shorter overall (including the antenna) than the T470.The belt clip on the G2pro+ is plastic with a metal spring hinge. The hinge attaches securely to the radio with metal screws. This is a sturdy hinge that is unlikely to break like the fully plastic one on my T470. The quality of the body construction of the radio is on par with my T470.I tested the reception of the G2pro+ to the T470 and in all cases there was little difference between the two radios. A note about FRS range – at least one major manufacturer states up to a 30-mile range with their radio. In their dreams!!! FRS radios are limited to 0.5 watts of power on channels 8 to 14. The can transmit 2.0 watts of power on channels 1 to 7 and 15 to 22.The antennas on FRS radios are a compromise. The ideal minimum antenna length at the FRS frequencies is about 6.3 inches. The antenna on this radio is a little more than 2 inches long and that is fairly typical.I am impressed that the manufacturer of the G2pro+ is very clear about what to expect from the radio. Included in the package is a sheet about expected radio range that is clear and straight forward. (See the images)This radio has all of the whistles and bells of the Motorola T470 plus it will receive FM radio and will scan the FM band, stopping on an active frequency. The FM radio operation is a good place to evaluate the audio quality of the radio. The G2pro+ passes with flying colors. It also comes with a well organized and readable user manual.I discovered that the radio also perfectly fits the Motorola Solutions MOTDB PMLN7706AR Motorola Talkabout Two-Way Radio Carry Pouch. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079141TSG?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_3&th=1Overall, this G2pro+ FRS radio is a good choice for a capable FRS radio. At first, I thought I might pass this radio set onto a family member after doing the evaluation, but now it is going to stay with me! Finally, notice the image of the contact information card included in the package! The company knows something about customer service.

My sister utilizes these handy little gadgets in order to communicate with a neighbor who lives close by and is not fully ambulatory. They are powerful enough to span the 200 yards easily and light enough that they can actually be carried on a lanyard hung over the persons neck. They are extremely simplistic to use.The drawbacks are that the sound is not real clear and they don't hold a charge for extended periods of time without being turned off when not in use.

These radios really shine and have performed beyond my expectations. I was able to contact the other radio from a distance of 2 miles from a rural town I live outside of. The signal had a bit of static on it but it was fully copiable. As FRS radios these things really excel. Yet there are SO MANY functions and modes to discover from scrambling to weather radio reception. I have to be honest, I am an extra class amateur radio operator and the functionality of these radios nearly exceeded my technical abilities out of the box.These are ideally suited for sub 2 mile ranges where you have obstructions ora bit less if used in a car. They would make great radios for traveling/Jeep excursions. They would work even better (further) in unobstructed scenarios (unlike my obstructed tests...)Pros:IP67 rating - suitable for any operating conditions and drop/weather scenarios.Ease of use. Just set a channel on both radios and talk. You can add scrambling and other features as needed.Working distance - for once the published specs are EXACTLY what to expect - no inflated specs to sell radios.Long life batteries - after a long testing session, the radios hardly came off of their fully charged marker.All you'd ever want - these have all the features anyone would look for in a FRS radio plus some. No silly flashlight features, these are made for communications specifically.FCC approved - with their built in antennas and power levels, these are FCC compliant on the FRS bands.FM radio coverage - good for severe weather updates along with their NOAA weather radio features.NOAA coverage - set and forget weather radio function.Cons:Belt clips - The belt clips (as are the battery access) are held on by T6 Torx screws which the manufacturer includes a small screwdriver for, but unless you magnetize the screwdriver, good luck getting the belt clips on easily.Instruction manual - These come with a good instruction manual, but the type font is so small I needed a magnifier to read any of it. I sort of gave up on the higher functions I didn't think I'd use like the dual PTT function.Charging base - the radios will fit into the charging cradle any direction, but only charge the right way around. They have a very sloppy fit even when they are inserted properly. This besides the instructions' small printing was the biggest con I could find and all you have to do is resituate the radios until the contacts make connection and the red light comes on on the charging cradle. It has red LED for charging and they go out once charged. In a perfect World, a green LED indication when they are fully charged would be nice, but this certainly is not a game changer by any means.Relatively steep learning curve - if you want to use all of the features these radios offer - which means get out your reading glasses for the manual.I can't say enough positive about these radios. They perform as well or better than advertised. IP67 rating is welcomed. These radios are meant to work under even the most Inclement/rough handing scenarios. They are totally sealed and ready for anything you can subject them to. I would not hesitate recommending these to my ham and non ham radio friends. As for their price I have seen blister pack radios without this feature set or the IP67 rating in the box stores that cost even more and provide less.Bottom line if you are looking for FRS radios for two way and emergency preparedness, these are what to have!